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5 questions from UPSC CSE Prelims GS Paper 1 on South Indian Dynasties (Medieval History). Spanning from 2003 to 2025. Practice with show/hide answers and detailed explanations.
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Based on 5 questions across 5 years, UPSC has consistently tested aspirants' understanding of South Indian Dynasties within the broader Medieval History syllabus. The questions range from factual recall to application-based analysis.
Recent trends show UPSC moving towards statement-based questions that combine multiple aspects of South Indian Dynasties. Aspirants should focus on understanding concepts rather than memorizing isolated facts.
Q: इनमें से किसने शक्तिशाली सामुद्राती राज्य श्रीविजय के विरुद्ध, जिसका शासन मलय प्रांत, सुमात्रा, जावा और निकटवर्ती द्वीपों पर था, एक सफल सैन्य अभियान का नेतृत्व किया था?
Q: Consider the following dynasties: 1. Hoysala 2. Gahadvala 3. Kakatiya 4. Yadava How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?
Q: Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?
Q: In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs: Term — Description 1. Eripatti : Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank 2. Taniyurs : Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins 3. Ghatikas : Colleges generally attached to the temples Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Q: Consider the following statements: 1. The Cholas defeated Pandya and Chera rulers and established their domination over peninsular India in early medieval times. 2. The Cholas sent an expedition against the Sailendra empire of South-East Asia and conquered some of the areas. Which of these statements is/are correct?
UPSC has asked 5 questions on South Indian Dynasties in GS Paper 1 Prelims between 2003 and 2025. This sub-topic falls under Medieval History.
Questions on South Indian Dynasties have appeared in UPSC Prelims in the following years: 2025, 2023, 2017, 2016, 2003. The topic has appeared in 5 out of 31 years.
Among 5 questions on South Indian Dynasties: 0 are easy, 4 are moderate, and 1 are difficult. Most questions test conceptual understanding of the topic.
